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There are 2,526 acres of mounds in this scenic monument in western Iowa. |
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Effigies are mounds in the shapes of
animals and famous people. Ther are 2,526 acres of mounds, 195 mounds,
and 31 of them are effigies. This monument has forests, tall-grass prairies,
wetlands, and rivers.
You can learn things about the mounds at the visitor center, located at the park entrance. There you can find find museum highlights and book sale outlets. There is also an auditorium for presentations.
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The park has 11 miles of hiking trail, and is a great walk for all ages. No roads exist in the park, so it is all scenic.
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You can go on a guided hike and learn about prehistorical tools. The hikes are open from June 11 through Labor Day. There are no lodging or camping areas in the park however. |
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The nearest camping areas are in Pikes Peak State Park and in Yellowstone River State Forest in Iowa and Wyalsing State Park in Wisconsin. Serpent Mound- One of the many beautiful mounds in the Effigy Mounds |
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